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Princesses, superheroes come out to party

Princesses, superheroes come out to party

Newmarket's many princesses and superheroes came out to the party hosted by the Town at the Magna Centre yesterday.
Visit Newmarket's spookiest Halloween houses, if you dare

Visit Newmarket's spookiest Halloween houses, if you dare

All across Newmarket, lawns have become graveyards, brazen ghosts flit about the trees, pumpkins scowl and bone-chilling howls fill the air. Join NewmarketToday in a photographic tour of some of the homes of residents who go all out for Halloween, or better yet, go see the horror for yourself. Send a photograph of your spooky house to be added to the gallery at [email protected]
Adopt Me: Poptart and Gummie Bear as sweet as they sound

Adopt Me: Poptart and Gummie Bear as sweet as they sound

These two female rats are best friends and need a loving home. Could it be yours?
Woman, 40, killed in hit and run in Bradford

Woman, 40, killed in hit and run in Bradford

“So horrifying..and horrible.. so tragic..I’m at a loss.. so sad and it will be on my mind for some time,” a woman who witnessed the accident posted on Facebook. South Simcoe Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the vehicle that fled the scene.
Ribbon cut on new wetland at Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area

Ribbon cut on new wetland at Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area

The community helped the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) unveil its newly constructed wetland at the Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area yesterday with a wetland tour and tree planting. The 84-hectare conservation area is a great place to watch nesting birds, cast a fishing line, and cycle along trails that are part of the Nokiidaa Trail system linking Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury.
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Periods of snow changing to rain, steady temperature of plus 4.
Search continues for Jocelyn Elliot, who's been missing for three weeks (4 photos)

Search continues for Jocelyn Elliot, who's been missing for three weeks (4 photos)

The Barrie woman, 24, who has not been heard from since Oct. 5, may be in Newmarket or Richmond Hill, according to police.
Health Canada confirms Fentanyl among more than $3 million of drugs seized in Vaughan

Health Canada confirms Fentanyl among more than $3 million of drugs seized in Vaughan

August drug bust on Zenith Avenue netted three suspected dealers
Weekend battle raging for Newmarket, Aurora rep teams

Weekend battle raging for Newmarket, Aurora rep teams

In its 13th year, the Battle of Yonge is on this weekend in arenas across Newmarket and Aurora, 58 games in all from Novice A to Midget AA. With the series tied at six, this year's competition for the trophy and bragging rights is epic. Newmarket hosted the official opening last night at the Magna Centre, with a ceremonial face-off at the Midget AA game attended by local dignitaries. After day 2, it’s Aurora Tigers 16 and Newmarket Redmen 12.
Kiss long commutes goodbye at Newmarket job fair

Kiss long commutes goodbye at Newmarket job fair

Job seekers can meet a wide variety of local employers at an Oct. 30 career fair and expo organized by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.